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In Honor of James Anderson Jr

Anderson was part of our community. He was the first African-American U.S. Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He sacrificed himself for his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. At DEI we are led by the ideals that James embodied: discipline, hard work, care for fellow human beings, and self-sacrifice for the greater good. Read More

With gratitude to our friend Dr. Victor Shibata

Our good friend, activist and healer Dr. Victor Shibata was instrumental in getting DEI off the ground, conceptualizing ideas and bringing together community members. We will forever be thankful for his inspiration, encouragement, and drive to serve the greater good.Read More